Dirt racings demise?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cardus

The "third surface" has become the "third rail" of racing, hasn't it?

I still don't have a definitive stance on the subject (synthetic surfaces), unlike, A) most everyone on this board, and B) almost everyone else (media, owners/trainers/jockeys, other fans). I've wagered very little on synthetic racing to date. I know that I am waiting for more form to develop. I know that I have posted previously that on the Del Mar surface, the racing looked unnatural, like some of the horses were bouncing up and down, but not running smoothly.

It makes me think, though: what will this sport look like in 10, 20 years? Can you imagine your reaction to the first Kentucky Derby run on a synthetic surface?

I don't even want to think about it. The only thought worse than that would be Saratoga replacing their dirt track with poly.